Post by Homeschool†Shopper on Feb 3, 2005 18:48:55 GMT -5
Is there any research documenting the properties of therapeutic oils?
A. Oils, such as peppermint, have been reviewed for their ability to block pain, reduce headache, and block indigestion (Dvorshak et al., 1995). Melaleuca oil has been used to treat acne (Bassett et al., 1990). And lavender oil has been examined for its role in inducing relaxation, (Hirsch, 1991), counteracting travel sickness (Bradshaw et al., 1998), reducing blood cholesterol, and protecting blood vessels (Siurin et al., 1997; Nikolaevskii et al, 1990).
Coriander and dill oil have been studied for their effects on diabetes in animal studies (Farag et al., 1984). In an article entitled, "Anticarcinogenic Effects of the Essential Oils from Cumin, Poppy and Basil", some essential oils were also researched for their effect on tumor growth (Aruna et al., 1996).
A. Oils, such as peppermint, have been reviewed for their ability to block pain, reduce headache, and block indigestion (Dvorshak et al., 1995). Melaleuca oil has been used to treat acne (Bassett et al., 1990). And lavender oil has been examined for its role in inducing relaxation, (Hirsch, 1991), counteracting travel sickness (Bradshaw et al., 1998), reducing blood cholesterol, and protecting blood vessels (Siurin et al., 1997; Nikolaevskii et al, 1990).
Coriander and dill oil have been studied for their effects on diabetes in animal studies (Farag et al., 1984). In an article entitled, "Anticarcinogenic Effects of the Essential Oils from Cumin, Poppy and Basil", some essential oils were also researched for their effect on tumor growth (Aruna et al., 1996).